Supreme Court clears way for new Alabama election map The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling clears the way for Alabama to implement a new congressional map, giving Republicans a significant advantage, Fox News reports. Karl Rove, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, details the controversial second district map’s design. John Yoo, a UC Berkeley Law … Read more
The order gives another boost to Republican efforts to retain control of the House in the midterm elections. Source link
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that eliminates one of two majority-Black districts in the state in a win for Republicans. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The justices, split 6-3 on ideological lines with conservatives in the majority, granted … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that is more favorable to Republicans in this year’s midterm elections, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters. In a divided 6-3 decision, the high court agreed to freeze the district court … Read more
State Secretary Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday and said that there are indications that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive, expanding on the communication methods being used to negotiate with Tehran. Source link
Thirteen Justices. No control over the docket. They’re serious about it. Source link
WASHINGTON — An apparent “swatting” incident targeted the residence of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday night, police confirmed to NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, said Thursday that the call was received through the department’s non-emergency … Read more
Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate in jury selection racial discrimination case – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman reports. Source link
The reprieve for the Mississippi defendant split the high court’s conservatives. Source link
Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who argued racial discrimination during the jury-selection process before his trial. The high court divided 5-4 in siding with Terry Pitchford, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority. Kavanaugh … Read more